Once In A Blue Moon by inmyriadbits (The Blue Castle)

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Title: Once In A Blue Moon
Author: inmyriadbits
Reader: winkingstar
Fandom: The Blue Castle by L.M. Montgomery
Pairing: Valancy/Barney
Rating: PG13
Summary: The first time Barney Snaith was in love, he wasn't actually Barney Snaith yet. He was still Bernard Snaith Redfern, and he was insanely, imprudently in love with Ethel Traverse.
Length: 15:38 mins., 14.3MB (mp3)
Link: temp @ sendspace or permanent @ the archive (courtesy of general_jinjur)
Point value: 5(recording)+2(not-so-newbie)+3(fandom)+3(pairing)=13.

Comment to the author here. :)

Reader's Notes: This is based on a lesser-known story by L.M. Montgomery (of Anne of Green Gables fame) called The Blue Castle. I love that story to itty bitty pieces and highly recommend it if you haven't read it. It's the loveliest, happiest bit of fluff for a quick read to put you in a good mood. Valancy is a wonderful character to read about, with just the right amounts of sass and spunk and shyness, and the rest of the characters are great fun as well. Montgomery's story is from Valancy's POV; this story is from Barney's POV, and inmyriadbits did a great job of imitating Montgomery's style. One thing to note before listening, if you've not read the book: Lady Jane is the name of Barney's car (because, yes, he is that awesome). :)

Comments

[nos4a2no9.livejournal.com]

Wow, I had no idea there was any fic available on this novel! I've adored it since I was eleven years old, and seeing your post today brought back all sorts of wonderful memories. I'm off to read the original story, and I'll be sure to download your podfic and send some feedback. Thank you for recording in the Blue Castle 'verse!

[podmod.livejournal.com]

http://jinjurly.com/audfiles/onceinabluemoon.zip
http://jinjurly.com/audio/once-in-a-blue-moon/

:)

[winkingstar.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I had no idea either! I was poking through Yuletide for smaller fandom stories to read, but I never expected to find a Blue Castle story. I squealed so excitedly when I saw it (and it's well-written too!). :D I hope you like it!

[winkingstar.livejournal.com]

Yay, thanks! :)